PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny DeVito told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Bobson
vs
DeVito

168 cm
19
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
143 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

The Red Eye

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Bobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

DeVito feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bobson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeVito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeVito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobson looking to control.
Bobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVito is one step ahead there.
Bobson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeVito!
DeVito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeVito bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeVito wants to pass the guard but Bobson is keeping the position.

Bobson has his foot on DeVito's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeVito works his way back into a safe position though.
Bobson trying to keep a closed guard but DeVito is proving a slippery customer.
Bobson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bobson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
DeVito tries to reverse the position but Bobson maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bobson tries to control but DeVito wriggling away.
Bobson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bobson prevents DeVito from getting the reversal.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeVito avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bobson.
DeVito is squirming around, avoiding Bobson's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobson controlling the position easily from mount.
Bobson trying to control but DeVito is having none of it.
DeVito tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobson controlling his opponent.
DeVito bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
DeVito trying to control but Bobson is working from the bottom.

DeVito postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bobson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeVito, into his guard.
DeVito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bobson's guard.
DeVito trying to control but Bobson is working from the bottom.
DeVito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bobson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobson looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVito is one step ahead there.
DeVito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bobson is trying to keep DeVito in close.
Bobson has DeVito pulled in close to control his posture.
DeVito with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Bobson keeps moving.
Bobson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny DeVito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

DeVito misses with an uppercut. Bobson saw that one coming.
DeVito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bobson's waist but Bobson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeVito off to one side.
DeVito thows a body shot but no joy.
DeVito throws a series of punches but Bobson moves out of range.
Danny DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bobson darts in and clinches DeVito up against the cage.
DeVito has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bobson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobson.
Bobson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
DeVito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVito prevents a body shot from Bobson.
DeVito works on Bobson's body with a couple of short punches.
DeVito scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bobson working aggressively here.
Bobson tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobson tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The is referee keeping an eye on Bobson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bobson lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Bobson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bobson can't find room to land a body shot as DeVito controls the action.
DeVito lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bobson.
A short right from Bobson on the inside.
Bobson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bobson.
Bobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bobson trying to stall but DeVito improves his position.
Bobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobson stalling.
Bobson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bobson misses with the head strike.
DeVito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVito swings wildly with an uppercut but Bobson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bobson tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobson throws a head punch that misses.
DeVito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bobson throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
Bobson throws a head punch that misses.
DeVito misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DeVito has Bobson pressed against the cage.
Bobson tries to work over DeVito's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bobson lands an uppercut.
DeVito prevents a body shot from Bobson.
DeVito trying to stall but Bobson improves his position.
DeVito gets through Bobson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
DeVito fails to pull guard.
Robert Bobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny DeVito.
Bobson scores with a shot to the side of DeVito's head.
Bobson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bobson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bobson lands a nice uppercut.
Bobson misses with a body punch.
A short right from DeVito on the inside.
Bobson throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
DeVito lands an uppercut.
Bobson working aggressively here.
DeVito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DeVito as Bobson tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bobson.
Bobson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bobson misses with some punches.
Bobson is trying to stall.
Bobson swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVito uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVito blocking some punches.
Bobson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeVito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
DeVito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bobson swings away with an uppercut that misses.

DeVito lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Bobson is defending against the submission attempts here by DeVito.
DeVito tries to pass to full mount but Bobson defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVito prevents Bobson from improving his position.

DeVito is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bobson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeVito.
Bobson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bobson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Robert Bobson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bobson is looking to clinch.
Bobson misses the shot to the body.
DeVito wants to clinch up but Bobson keeps it at a distance.
Robert Bobson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bobson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeVito, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from DeVito on the inside.
Bobson taking a breather.
DeVito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bobson smiles and moves away.
Bobson moves in looking to clinch but DeVito pushes him off.
Bobson tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Bobson pushes DeVito up against the cage in a clinch.
DeVito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bobson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bobson throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVito.
DeVito jumps guard but Bobson stands there with DeVito around his waist. DeVito gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bobson misses with some punches.
Bobson taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

DeVito drags the fight down to the ground.
DeVito is trying to keep Bobson in close.
DeVito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bobson's guard.
Bobson is trying to keep DeVito in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bobson is on top in guard.
DeVito bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bobson's guard.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Bobson keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito wants to pass the guard but Bobson is keeping the position.
Bobson trying to keep a closed guard but DeVito is proving a slippery customer.

Bobson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead DeVito passes into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeVito working the ground and pound.

DeVito goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bobson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for DeVito but great work by Bobson.
You can see the frustration on DeVito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bobson trying to control the action but DeVito is working from the bottom.
DeVito wants to control but Bobson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Bobson stalls from top position.
Bobson wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeVito keeps working.
DeVito tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bobson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bobson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeVito paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DeVito fails to land with a series of punches.
DeVito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robert Bobson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobson tries to clinch there but DeVito circles away.
The crowd cheers as DeVito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bobson doesn't seem phased though.
Bobson misses with a body shot.
Bobson doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVito circles away.
DeVito throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bobson on the side of the head.
Bobson wants to clinch.
DeVito lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bobson backs up against the cage.
Bobson slips under a jab from DeVito.
DeVito shoots in and drives through. Bobson sprawls well.
Robert Bobson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny DeVito.
DeVito throws a shot from downtown. Bobson moves away and avoids it.
Bobson doesn't manage to clinch there - DeVito circles away.
Bobson slips under a jab from DeVito.
Bobson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
DeVito swats away the attempt to clinch by Bobson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny DeVito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeVito has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny DeVito!